Summary - With The Old Breed: Based On The Book By E.B. Sledge

SUMMARY

WITH THE OLD BREED

BASED ON THE BOOK BY E.B. SLEDGE

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Making of a Marine

Preparing for Combat

On to Peleliu

Assault Into Hell

Into the Mangrove Swamps

Peleliu's Cost

The Umurbrogol Pocket

Leaving Peleliu

Rest and Preparation for Okinawa

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

With the Old Breed by E.B. Sledge is a powerful memoir that recounts the author’s experiences as a U.S. Marine during World War II. The narrative follows Sledge’s journey from his enlistment to his participation in the brutal battles of Peleliu and Okinawa. It focuses on the ground-level realities of war, depicting the horrific conditions, constant fear, and the psychological and physical toll of combat. The book offers a stark contrast between the idealized view of war and its actual, brutal nature, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie and leadership amongst the Marines. Sledge's honest and detailed account captures the daily struggles, losses, and the dehumanizing effects of war, revealing the sacrifices made by the soldiers.

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Release date

Audiobook: 6 February 2025